Pretty much exactly what the title says: how do you go about the worldbuilding process?

myself, i tend to make maps and data sheets for reference, at least with some of the larger works that i plan. come to think of it, i have a tendency to make big plans but never actually write anything for them... the worldbuilding process itself becomes a form of procrastination, hahah.

About this group

'cause we all know it's more exciting in Imaginationland.

Worldbuilding is a process, a process that never really ends. It begins with the conception of the setting, progresses as details and histories are filled in, and is then finally refined and reshaped as the characters explore it.

Some writers construct huge worlds with deep histories, cultures, languages, geographies, and societies. Others opt for a simpler approach, and construct only what they need to tell a story convincingly.

Whatever approach you take, this group hopes to provide some tips and tools for the worldbuilding process and, should you need it, people to help you along the way. We're all crafting stories here, why not make them a little more convincing?